Sudarshan Deshmukh

Sudarshan includes experiences from her past and her travels in the visual art she creates today. Her works range from the abstract to the designative, and her inspiration is derived from a wide range of sources, including internal issues and meditations, technology, and the natural environment.

Sudarshan believes that she can only achieve a genuine understanding of and respect for the environment by striving to gain a true understanding of herself. She believes that by knowing and respecting ourselves we will more readily honour our environment - and those we share it with. Thus, instead of concentrating initially on the outcome of her creative work, Sudarshan begins by understanding and working with her inner connection to the materials. The actual process of creating a piece often becomes the "message" of her work.

She enjoys working with wood, metal, glass and ceramic tiles. She relishes transforming these seemingly static substances into dynamic works that resonate with delicacy, softness and pliancy.

In the recent past, Sudarshan was actively involved with the Environmental Action Network of San Diego; creating full-colour designs for message t-shirts. She currently shows her sculptures, mosaics and paintings in the Toronto area.